26-27 Library Assistant

Racine Unified School District; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 20,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Racine Unified School District seeks a Library Assistant to support students and staff in the school library. The role involves assisting with lesson materials, organizing resources, and helping maintain the library’s quiet, orderly environment.

Responsibilities include operating AV equipment, helping with cataloging and book orders, and guiding readers to information about library services. A high school diploma and dependable attendance are required; experience in an educational setting is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-3 years experience in educational program preferred.
• No Child Left Behind Highly Qualified status (48 college credits or a 2-year degree) is required. Current educational assistant candidates may use passing District test and evaluation scores to fulfill this requirement.

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually or in groups with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Organize and maintain resource/reference materials.
• Operate AV equipment.
• Discuss assigned instructional materials with librarian and coordinate instructional efforts.
• Plan, prepare, and develop teaching aids such as bulletin boards, art media, etc. under the librarian's direction.
• Distribute library materials to students.
• Assist in keeping order in the library.
• Prepare requisitions for library materials/supplies and keep same in good order.
• Type and operate duplicating equipment to reproduce library materials.
• Assist in developing and maintaining library materials collection.
• Assist readers in the library, or on the telephone.
• Assist the librarian to provide information on library services, facilities, and rules.
• Assist with cataloging, processing materials, and book orders.
• Maintain library files.
• Process check-out books, materials, and equipment.

Skills

Filing skills

Typing skills

Basic computer skills

Dependable and punctual

Good attendance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AV equipment

Duplicating equipment

Job description

Position Summary

Provides classroom and building support in educating RUSD students.

Description

Provides classroom and building support in educating RUSD students.

Education And Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Licenses And Certifications

2-3 years experience working in an educational program preferred.

No Child Left Behind Highly Qualified status (48 college credits or a 2-year degree) is required. Current educational assistant candidates may use passing District test and evaluation scores to fulfill this requirement.

Essential Functions

• Assist students individually or in groups with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• Organize and maintain resource/reference materials.
• Operate AV equipment.
• Discuss assigned instructional materials with librarian and coordinate instructional efforts.
• Plan, prepare, and develop teaching aids such as bulletin boards, art media, etc. under the librarian's direction.
• Distribute library materials to students.
• Assist in keeping order in the library.
• Prepare requisitions for library materials/supplies and keep same in good order.
• Type and operate duplicating equipment to reproduce library materials.
• Assist in developing and maintaining library materials collection.
• Assist readers in the library, or on the telephone.
• Assist the librarian to provide information on library services, facilities, and rules.
• Assist with cataloging, processing materials, and book orders.
• Maintain library files.
• Process check-out books, materials, and equipment.

Knowledge Of

• Work well with students, staff, and public.
• Frequent walking and standing.
• Must have good filing skills.
• Must have good typing skills.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must be dependable and punctual with good attendance.
• Must have satisfactory evaluations.

Work Environment

Busy environment with multiple priorities and frequent interruptions.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to spend up to 70% of the day walking.
• Able to walk or run quickly through hallways and stairwells in an emergency situation.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, respond to active crisis situations and support student movement.
• Ability to perform light physical work, frequently lifting up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Ability to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person to provide information and assistance
• Ability to move throughout the building and from building to building
• Dexterity and hand/eye coordination necessary to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment
• Hearing ability adequate to participate in numerous conversations during the day
• Ability to complete job activities in an environment where background noise and frequent interruptions are the norm
• Ability to maintain concentration and focus on tasks requiring timeliness and accuracy
• Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the ADA
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Safety

Employee is responsible for taking all steps necessary to protect yourself and others against occupational accidents, injuries, and illnesses. Employee is responsible for ensuring all work performed meets the highest industry standards and is done in compliance with all local, state and federal requirements.

Additional Requirements

• Custom Questions